SperlingViews - Hendersonville, North_carolina

I'm a teenage girl in Hendersonville, NC and I must say no matter the reviews that say it's a nice place to raise kids 90% of us hate it here. There is absolutely nothing to do and the only good thing we can find are the leaves when they turn or when it actually snows. Then again, no matter the great and beautiful leaves we always get those tourists....hate toursists.[read more...]

Our Family recently visited Hendersonville during the Fall season, what a beautiful place Hendersonville has become. The town is very cute and very busy considering the state of the economy, the people are very friendly and the scenery is incredible. Put this place on your bucket list.[read more...]

My husband is from Dallas and I am from Chicago. We were living in Orlando when we got married and had kids. After several years there we made a move to the Mountains. In our opinion, this little town is the best kept secret in the Mountains. We have two little boys and this is the environment that we want to raise our kids in. People are friendly and still talk about God and Jesus in public. This place reminds me of Mayberry, RFD. We love it here.[read more...]

I was born and raised in Hendersonville,NC It is still a great place to live,but the people have moved here aren't as nice as the natives.we used to smile and wave at everyone you passed on the road,going to the grocery store wasn't a hassel.I long for the day's Hendersonville was smaller.I am now loooking to move to Swannanoa just to get that small town feeling again.[read more...]

don't move here. i love that it not crowded.[read more...]

I have lived in Hendersonville for about 9 years. While Hendersonville is a very safe place to live it definitely has its downs. There is absolutely nothing to do. Children are definitely not the community's priority, as the school system is pretty much the worst I have ever seen. And boredom has driven 80% of the youth to drugs and alcohol. There is not a lot of cultural diversity. The population consists primarily of illegal Hispanics or cranky hick old people and their offspring. People are friendly but only to their own kind. I am mixed and if I say "Good Morning" to an old white man, I am not likely to get a response or even a friendly grin. There are absolutely no opportunities here for children, which is why I am desperately seeking a new place to move my child. Also, with the increase in police patrol, I can only assume that either our drug or illegal problem is becoming an even larger issue.[read more...]

Hendersonville is the friendliest town I have ever lived in. I wave good morning to at least three people as I drive down the mountain road I live on.[read more...]

We moved to Hendersonville, NC about 3 years ago after living in a couple of large cities. We used to come here as kids and wanted to get away from the crowds and traffic. Apparently so did a lot of other residents. People are moving here in droves. The town is full of elderly people who shouldn't be driving any longer. People are selling their farms to developers who are creating huge neighborhoods (700+ homes)of expensive homes on very small lots in what used to be the idyllic countryside, driving the cost of land and homes well beyond what the native working people of the area can afford as well as ruining the views. The traffic is horrible (bumper to bumper and stop & go on the interstates) on holiday weekends and during tourist season (May - Nov.), there is usually at least an hour's wait time at any restaurant between here and Asheville. If you're planning on getting a job here, think minimum wage--the salaries are very low compared to other areas. Think again about moving here--pretty soon it will be just like where you came from![read more...]

We moved to Hendersonville, NC about 3 years ago after living in a couple of large cities. We wanted to get away from the crowds and traffic. Apparently so did a lot of other residents. People are moving here in droves. The town is full of elderly people who shouldn't be driving any longer as well as illegal immigrants. People are selling their farms to developers who are creating huge neighborhoods (700+ homes)of expensive homes in what used to be the idyllic countryside, driving the cost of land and homes well beyond what the native working people of the area can afford. Think again about moving here--pretty soon it will look just like where you came from![read more...]

20 years ago this was a good place to be. Today it is a Sanctuary for illegals. But if you put bars on your windows, pack a gun if you must go out it may still be ok (80% of the murders last year were commited by illegals)![read more...]

We're considering a move to the Asheville (Hendersonville) NC area. I'm interested in the "pros" and "cons". We've hear a lot of the Chamber of Commerce type virtures of the area, but thought there are others as well. We're especially interested in a candid view of the area for retired white collar professionals. Bring it On, please.[read more...]